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Experience:13 Years Classroom Teaching High School 1 Year Classroom Teaching Middle School 1 Year Director School Newspaper 6 Years Student Development Higher Education Typical lesson follows this basic format using a variety of formats to touch numerous learning modalities. 1. Facilitated Socratic session and/or group activity to stimulate prior knowledge. 2. Interactive Media Presentation presenting subject area and skills with facilitated exercises to check for understanding.
Hunger Games Unit Literary Analysis Activites & Writing
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Hunger Games Unit Literary Analysis Activites & Writing

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This Hunger Games Unit develops close reading skills and a deep understanding of literary elements such as: symbolism, characterization, setting mood and tone, narrative conflict, and theme. The writing standards focus on developing student skills in literary analysis essay writing. 5 different packets provide guided instruction on how to write a literary analysis essay with detailed lessons that teach students the fundamental literary elements such as characterization, narrative setting, narrative conflict, symbolism, and theme. Each lesson provides systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of essay writing: analyzing a prompt, writing thesis statements, writing introductions, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. Added bonus of 28 literary elements posters to support and supplement the unit. To learn more about the unit, look at the detailed preview. This Unit Includes: 1. Literary analysis annotation and close reading guidelines 2. Multiple close reading passages 3. Tribute gift activities 4. Character interview project 5. Character Instagram game/activities 6. Chapter Selfie graphic organizer 7. Detailed chapter analysis worksheets 8. Cause and effect diagrams 9. Character letter to themselves activity 10. District symbols analysis activity 11. Create a symbol activity 12. Compare contrast The Hunger Games to Gladiator Games 13. Hero's Journey Monomyth Project 14. Symbols Analysis and Writing Unit (35 pages 33 slides) 15. Narrative Conflict Analysis and Writing Unit (33 pages 8 new slides) 16. Analyzing the mood and tone of,the setting (35 pages 15 new slides) 17. Analyzing Characterization of Katniss (30 pages and 15 new slides) 18. Writing Literary Analysis Introduction Paragraphs 19. Writing Literary Analysis Conclusion Paragraphs 20. Sample Literary Analysis Essay Process 21. 80 analysis questions organized by chapter 22. 70+ Vocabulary terms and exercises in context from novel 23. Vocabulary summative test 24 . 28 high quality literary elements posters Total Pages 113 slides 226 pages 30 posters
Hunger Games Symbol Analysis Writing Lessons
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Hunger Games Symbol Analysis Writing Lessons

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These Hunger Games lessons focus on developing student skills in literary analysis of the symbols: bread, bow and arrow, dandelion, and the mocking jay. Each lesson provides guided worksheets and systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of essay writing: analyzing a prompt, writing thesis statements, writing introductions, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. This resource is part of our Hunger Games Unit This resource includes: 1 PPT Lectures 2 Literary Element Student Notes 3 Body Paragraph Literary Analysis Writing Exercises 4 Graphic Organizers 5 Sample Paragraphs 6 Literary Analysis Annotation Guidelines PPT and Notes. 7 Three different levels of analysis worksheets and graphic organizers 8 Novel Excerpts 9 Detailed Teacher Resources Total Pages 33 slides 35 pages
Hunger Games Setting Mood Analysis Writing Lessons
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Hunger Games Setting Mood Analysis Writing Lessons

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These Hunger Games lessons focus on developing student skills in literary analysis of the settings and mood and tone found within the story: District 12, The Train, The Capitol, The Game Arena. Students analyze the author's use of diction, imagery, and figurative language (metaphor, hyperbole, simile, etc.) Each lesson provides guided worksheets and systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of essay writing: analyzing a prompt, writing thesis statements, writing introductions, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. This resource is part of our Hunger Games Unit This resource includes: 1 PPT Lectures 2 Literary Element Student Notes 3 Body Paragraph Literary Analysis Writing Exercises 4 Graphic Organizers 5 Sample Paragraphs 6 Literary Analysis Annotation Guidelines PPT and Notes. 7 Three different levels of analysis worksheets and graphic organizers 8 Novel Excerpts 9 Detailed Teacher Resources Total Pages 33 slides 35 pages
Hunger Games Conflict Analysis Writing Lessons
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Hunger Games Conflict Analysis Writing Lessons

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These lessons use the narrative conflicts in The Hunger Games to develop student skills in literary analysis writing. Multiple activities provide guided instruction on how to write a literary analysis paragraph, with detailed lessons that teach students the fundamental literary elements of internal and external narrative conflict. Each lesson provides systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of analysis writing: analyzing a prompt, writing statements, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. To learn more about the unit, look at the detailed preview. This resource is part of our Hunger Games Unit This resource includes: 1 PPT Lectures 2 Literary Element Student Notes 3 Body Paragraph Literary Analysis Writing Exercises 4 Graphic Organizers 5 Sample Paragraphs 6 Literary Analysis Annotation Guidelines PPT and Notes. 7 Three different levels of analysis worksheets and graphic organizers 8 Novel Excerpts 9 Detailed Teacher Resources Total Pages 31 slides 47 pages
Hunger Games Character Analysis Writing Lessons
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Hunger Games Character Analysis Writing Lessons

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These Hunger Games lessons focus on developing student skills in literary analysis writing. Multiple activities provide guided instruction on how to write a literary analysis paragraph, with detailed lessons that teach students the fundamental literary elements of the direct and indirect characterization of Katniss. Each lesson provides systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of analysis writing: analyzing a prompt, writing statements, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. To learn more about the unit, look at the detailed preview. This resource is part of our Hunger Games Unit This resource includes: 1 PPT Lectures 2 Literary Element Student Notes 3 Body Paragraph Literary Analysis Writing Exercises 4 Graphic Organizers 5 Sample Paragraphs 6 Literary Analysis Annotation Guidelines PPT and Notes. 7 Three different levels of analysis worksheets and graphic organizers 8 Novel Excerpts 9 Detailed Teacher Resources Total Pages 40 slides 36 pages
Hunger Games Chapter Questions and Vocabulary Packet
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Hunger Games Chapter Questions and Vocabulary Packet

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Suppliment your Hunger Games teaching with these engaging chapter analysis questions. Over 80 literary analysis questions, covering chapters 1-27, organized by chapters. Vocabulary terms provided in contextual sentences from the novel are used to guide students to create their own vocabulary notebook (also organized by chapters 1-27). Over 75 different terms including a summative Vocab Test with answer keys. This resource is part of our Hunger Games Unit and Hunger Games Activities Bundle This Resource Includes: 1. Over 80 analysis questions organized by chapter 2. Vocabulary exercises in context from the novel. Total Pages 28
Hunger Games Character Interview Activity
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Hunger Games Character Interview Activity

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Students will enjoy this unique way of analyzing the characters, symbols and conflicts within The Hunger Games. Students imagine they are interviewing Katniss for People Magazine as one of their 25 most intriguing people. Student notes teach students how to form 4 different types of strategic interview questions. 6 different options for assignments require students to analyze conflict, symbols, and other plot elements from Katniss's point of view. This resource is part of our Hunger Games Unit Total Pages 6
Hunger Games Hero's Journey Activity
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Hunger Games Hero's Journey Activity

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This Hunger games resource provides activities and worksheets to facilitate students' understanding and application Katniss's character and how she reflects Joseph Campbell's theory of The Hero's Journey. PPT lectures and Student Notes guide students in analyzing any novel and how the plot resembles Campbell's Hero's Journey. This resource is part of our Hunger Games Unit Included in this bundle: 1 The Hero's Journey PPT Lecture 2 The Hero's Journey Student Notes 3 The Hero's Journey Graphic Organizers 4 The Hero's Journey Analysis Worksheets 5 The Hero's Journey Writing Task and Prompt Total Pages 27 slides 14 pages
Hunger Games Activities Bundle
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Hunger Games Activities Bundle

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This Hunger Games Activities Bundle has over 20 different activities, including chapter questions and vocabulary exercises, to supplement your teaching of The Hunger Games. Students love these fun, interactive activities that challenge their critical thinking skills, such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, character analysis, analyzing symbols, narrative conflict, and plot analysis. This resource is part of our Hunger Games Unit This Activities Bundle Includes: 1. Tribute gift activities 2. Character interview project 3. Character Instagram game/activities 4. Chapter Selfie graphic organizer 5. Detailed chapter analysis worksheets 6. Cause and effect diagrams 7. Character letter to themselves activity 8. District symbols analysis activity 9. Create a symbol activity 10. Compare contrast The Hunger Games to Gladiator Games 11. Over 80 analysis questions organized by chapter 12. Vocabulary terms and activities in context from the novel Total Pages 50
Of Mice and Men Character Analysis Activities
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Of Mice and Men Character Analysis Activities

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These Of Mice and Men activities provide structured exercises to the characters within the novel. Students will use excerpts from the novel to draw pictures of the given character and make inferences about the characters personality. Graphic organizers and facilitated activities guide students in their analysis and writing. This resource is part of our Of Mice and Men Unit and Of Mice and Men Activities Bundle This Resource Includes: 1. Analysis questions organized by chapter 2. Vocabulary exercises in context from the novel. Total Pages 7
Of Mice and Men "To A Mouse" Allusion Foreshadowing Activity
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Of Mice and Men "To A Mouse" Allusion Foreshadowing Activity

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This Of Mice and Men activity provides structured exercises to analyze John Steinbeck's allusion to the poem "To A Mouse". Student notes and examples instruct students on the fundamentals of allusions and foreshadowing. Structured exercises guide students on analyzing the poem and how the use of allusion brings meaning to the story and foreshadows the plot. This resource is part of our Of Mice and Men Unit and Of Mice and Men Activities Bundle This Resource Includes: 1. Analysis questions organized by chapter 2. Vocabulary exercises in context from the novel. Total Pages7
Of Mice and Men Character Interview Activity
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Of Mice and Men Character Interview Activity

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Students will enjoy this unique way of analyzing the character's view points and ideals within Of Mice and Men. Students imagine they are interviewing George for Life Magazine about the American Dream. Student notes teach students how to form 4 different types of strategic interview questions. 6 different options for assignments require students to analyze conflict, symbols, and other plot elements from Katniss's point of view. This resource is part of our Of Mice and Men Unit and Of Mice and Men Activities Bundle Total Pages 6
Of Mice and Men "American Dream" Theme Activity
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Of Mice and Men "American Dream" Theme Activity

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This Of Mice and Men activity provides structured activities to understand and analyze Steinbeck's development of The American Dream within the novel. Students will compare and contrast the presentation of The American Dream in a picture, poem and excerpt from the novel. Graphic organizers and facilitated activities guide students in their analysis and writing. This resource is part of our Of Mice and Men Unit and Of Mice and Men Activities Bundle Total Pages12
Of Mice and Men Chapter Questions and Vocabulary Packet
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Of Mice and Men Chapter Questions and Vocabulary Packet

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Suppliment your Of Mice and Men teaching with these engaging chapter analysis questions. Literary analysis questions organized by chapters. Vocabulary terms provided in contextual sentences from the novel are used to guide students to create their own vocabulary notebook, including a vocab test with answer keys. This resource is part of our Of Mice and Men Unit and Of Mice and Men Activities Bundle This Resource Includes: 1. Analysis questions organized by chapter 2. Vocabulary exercises in context from the novel. Total Pages13
Of Mice and Men Activities Bundle
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Of Mice and Men Activities Bundle

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This Of Mice and Men Activities Bundle has over 20 different activities, including chapter questions and vocabulary exercises, to supplement your teaching of Of Mice and Men. Students love these fun, interactive activities that challenge their critical thinking skills, such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, character analysis, narrative conflict, theme, and plot analysis. For a close look at the activites, check out the detailed preview. This Bundle Includes: 1. Chapter Questions and Vocabulary 2. "To A Mouse" Allusion Activity 3. Foreshadowing Activities 4. American Dream Poll Interview Activity 5. 2 Different Chapter Analysis Organizers 6. Character Analysis Activities (Graphics and Text) 7. Compare and Contrast American Dream Theme Activity 8. Figurative Language and Imagery Activity 9. Cause and Effect Activities 10. Character Letter to themselves Activity 11. Character Instagram 12. Life Magazine Interview Project This resource is part of our Of Mice and Men Unit Total Pages 50
Antigone Unit Common Core Aligned
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Antigone Unit Common Core Aligned

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This Antigone unit includes 215 PPT slides, 158 printable pages, and over 50 different engaging common core activities. For a close look at the Antigone activities, view the preview. This detailed Antigone unit facilitates a deep analysis of the play within the following categories: 1) Introduction to the Origins of Greek Tragedy 2) Preview of the Oedipus Myth 3) Indirect Characterization and Foil Characters 4) Analysis of the Stages/Traits of a Tragic Hero 5) Analysis of Rhetorical Persuasive Appeals 6) Common Core civil disobedience compare and contrast writing activities 7) Analysis of metaphors, analogies, and figurative language 8) Symbolism and Cause and Effect mapping 9) Analysis of Parodos, Odes, and Paen 10) Analysis of allusions to Greek Mythology 11) Final Unit Test (matching, true/false, multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer) 12) Summative Writing Performance Task Each lesson plan includes: PPT Lectures Student Notes Student Worksheets and Exercises Analytical Writing Tasks Teacher Answers and Resources Total Pages 215 slides 158 pages
Antigone Summative Tests & Essay Writing Task
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Antigone Summative Tests & Essay Writing Task

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Antigone is considered one of the great Greek tragedies. After reading the play, use these summative tests and writing performance task. Common Core aligned. Look at the preview for a 1st hand exposure to the materials. This lesson is part of our Antigone Bundle This lesson plan includes: 2 Criterion Tests (multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, true false, and short answer) Common Core Performance Writing Task Total Pages 18 pages
Antigone Scene 5 & Exodus Symbolism Cause & Effect
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Antigone Scene 5 & Exodus Symbolism Cause & Effect

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Antigone is considered one of the great Greek tragedies. This lesson plan offers a variety of different activities to develop a deep analysis of Scene 5 and the Exodus of this great play. PPT lecture, student notes, and facilitated exercises guide students through: 1) Analysis of Teiresias' use of symbolism 2) Creon's tragic flaw of hubris 3) Cause and effect mapping of climatic events within the play 4) Hypothetical Predictions (write a sequel to Antigone) This lesson is part of our Antigone Unit This lesson plan includes: PPT Lectures Student Notes Student Worksheets and Exercises Total Pages 7 slides 11 pages
Antigone Scene 4 Mythology Allusions Hubris
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Antigone Scene 4 Mythology Allusions Hubris

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Antigone is considered one of the great Greek tragedies. This lesson plan offers a variety of different activities to develop a deep analysis of Scene 4 of this great play. PPT lecture, student notes, and facilitated exercises guide students through: 1) Analysis of Antigone's use of Allusions to Greek Mythology 2) Analysis of Hubris in Greek Tragedy (Antigone) 3) Tragic Hero's Path Graphic Organizer/Analysis This lesson is part of our Antigone Unit This lesson plan includes: PPT Lectures Student Notes Student Worksheets and Exercises Analytical Writing Tasks Total Pages 10 slides 10 pages
Antigone Scene 3 Tone Hubris Similes Analogies
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Antigone Scene 3 Tone Hubris Similes Analogies

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Antigone is considered one of the great Greek tragedies. LOOK AT THE PREVIEW. This lesson plan offers a variety of different activities to develop a deep analysis of Scene 3 of this great play. PPT lecture, student notes, and facilitated exercises guide students through: 1) Analysis speaker's tone (Haimon vs Creon) 2) Analysis of Hubris in Greek Tragedy (Creon) 3) Understanding Similes and Metaphors as building blocks for Analogies 4) Tragic Hero's Path Graphic Organizer/Analysis This lesson is part of our Antigone Unit This lesson plan includes: PPT Lectures Student Notes Student Worksheets and Exercises Analytical Writing Tasks Teacher Answers and Resources Total Pages 35 slides 20 pages